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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows 8 => Topic started by: sumith9999 on January 31, 2015, 02:21:56 AM

Title: Windows 8
Post by: sumith9999 on January 31, 2015, 02:21:56 AM: Hi

I have 2 lap tops. On older lap, has windows 7 licenced version installed when it came in, which is v easy to operate

No 2 machine has (i3 new machine) original windows 8 installed when it came in . I dont like much windows 8.

1. Can I down grade the 2nd lap, to use windows 7?

2. Can the 1st lap's widows 7 licence number (sticker on back side of the lap) be used to install windows 7 to the 2nd new lap top also, (after deleting windows 8) ???

I am not a computer wizard, but only a journalist. Please explain clearly what I should do without incurring extra bucks.
sumith9999
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: camerongray on January 31, 2015, 04:13:27 AM: No, the copies of Windows 7 that ship on machines in the form of a COA sticker are tied to the machine that they came on and cannot be transferred.

Windows 8 really isn't that bad once you get used to it.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: strollin on January 31, 2015, 09:44:53 AM: Win 8 is pretty much like Win 7 but with the optional Metro interface. Configure it to boot direct to the desktop and configure the default programs so they don't use Metro versions. If you can't function without a Start Menu, install a 3rd party program such as "Classic Shell".

Another problem with trying to downgrade a given computer from Win 8 to 7 is that the manufacturer may not provide Win 7 drivers.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: patio on January 31, 2015, 09:52:00 AM: What version of Win8 did it ship with ? ?
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 31, 2015, 11:50:03 AM: Quote from: strollin on January 31, 2015, 09:44:53 AM
Win 8 is pretty much like Win 7 but with the optional Metro interface. Configure it to boot direct to the desktop and configure the default programs so they don't use Metro versions. If you can't function without a Start Menu, install a 3rd party program such as "Classic Shell".

Another problem with trying to downgrade a given computer from Win 8 to 7 is that the manufacturer may not provide Win 7 drivers.

The propensity to refer to the Windows 8 Modern style as "Metro" I find weird.

It's like calling the Taskbar 'Chicago'.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: strollin on January 31, 2015, 03:53:08 PM: If you say so...

I'm sure your posting was immensely helpful to the OP.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: BC_Programmer on February 01, 2015, 12:54:20 AM: Quote from: strollin on January 31, 2015, 03:53:08 PM
If you say so...

I'm sure your posting was immensely helpful to the OP.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: soybean on February 02, 2015, 12:50:22 PM: Quote from: sumith9999 on January 31, 2015, 02:21:56 AM
Please explain clearly what I should do without incurring extra bucks.
The answer, which I agree with:
Quote from: camerongray on January 31, 2015, 04:13:27 AM
Windows 8 really isn't that bad once you get used to it.
And, it does not take long to get used to. If you have specific questions about Windows 8.1, post them here.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: Geek-9pm on February 02, 2015, 02:37:21 PM: And I shall agree with everybody. ;D
MS wants people to migrate to Windows 8.1
And if you have Windows 8, it is free.
Even if you don't qualify, you can try it for 90 days.
Windows Evaluations (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-8-1-enterprise)
Give it a try!
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: Mulreay on February 05, 2015, 07:36:59 AM: Quote from: strollin on January 31, 2015, 09:44:53 AM
Another problem with trying to downgrade a given computer from Win 8 to 7 is that the manufacturer may not provide Win 7 drivers.

I'm sorry what? Is it just me baffled by this statement? Are you stating that a computer manufacturer will have drivers for Win8 but not Win7 on the same hardware/software? I hope I'm missing something here.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: patio on February 05, 2015, 08:11:54 AM: Unfortunately Mulreay that is in fact true in some cases...and the manuf. are instructed to do so from MS as part of the liscense pricing deals...
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: Mulreay on February 05, 2015, 08:16:37 AM: Quote from: patio on February 05, 2015, 08:11:54 AM
Unfortunately Mulreay that is in fact true in some cases...and the manuf. are instructed to do so from MS as part of the liscense pricing deals...

Well that is one less reason to live.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: strollin on February 05, 2015, 09:35:00 AM: If a company builds a laptop designed to run Win 8, why should they develop drivers for Win 7 as well? It's often a case of saving them $$$.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: Mulreay on February 05, 2015, 09:42:09 AM: Quote from: strollin on February 05, 2015, 09:35:00 AM
If a company builds a laptop designed to run Win 8, why should they develop drivers for Win 7 as well? It's often a case of saving them $$$.

The hardware is usually not brand specific as in an i7 can go in a Toshiba or Dell so my point was that I find it strange that a company would not supply drivers for all outcomes. Why should they develop what exactly? They don't have to develop barely anything.
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: strollin on February 05, 2015, 11:35:21 AM: Quote from: Mulreay on February 05, 2015, 09:42:09 AM
The hardware is usually not brand specific as in an i7 can go in a Toshiba or Dell so my point was that I find it strange that a company would not supply drivers for all outcomes. Why should they develop what exactly? They don't have to develop barely anything.
Not really. Every piece of hardware needs a driver for it, there's more to it than just supporting the cpu. NIC, audio, video, touchpad, wifi adapter, Bluetooth, etc...
Title: Re: Windows 8
Post by: Allan on February 05, 2015, 11:45:03 AM: Guys, may I request that if you want to continue the side conversation you start a new thread? Thanks much.